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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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